Program Schedule for 2024
Please note the location of individual events as they vary.
All programs are conducted by, or in cooperation with, the Schuylkill County Department of Parks and Recreation.
****Schuylkill County Sketchers
Every 3rd Saturday @ 10am
Gather together with like-minded people who enjoy nature and creativity at this monthly nature journaling walk. No art experience is necessary. You need something to draw on and draw with. Bring your favorite color tools along if you have them (colored pencils, watercolor, etc.) Learn as you observe nature and get drawing and art tips along the way. This is free for all ages and held outdoors. Meet in the upper parking lot at the Clubhouse.
For more info e-mail skooksketchers@hotmail.com
****Flower pounding workshop At Frog Hollow
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Presenters and qualifications: Kathy Townley and Jane Kruse, Master Gardeners, South Schuylkill Garden Club
Location: Frog Hollow, 170 Stone Mountain Road, Friedensburg parking lot
This program is an opportunity to get to know plants in a creative way. Plants contain pigments that will readily transfer to fabric or paper. In this workshop we will be using a simple method of actually tapping plants between two layers of fabric or paper with small hammers or mallets. Patience is required, more than any particular skill or strength to create a free form design. Fabric and paper will be provided for several projects for each participant. Directions will be provided for color fasting fabric. Ideas will also be provided for using designs in other projects.
Dress for outdoor weather. Some paths have uneven surfaces. Public is welcome to register for this program offered by Friends of Frog Hollow.
Targeted Audience: Open to the public, all ages with adult accompanying
Special Instructions: Dress for the weather. We will cancel in case of heavy rain, we will be working under pavilion. There are Uneven walking surfaces I Frog Hollow.
$5.00 per person to cover cost of materials
Please register with Kathy Townley at kltownley@yahoo.com or texting 570-990-9131 by 9/18/24. Pay on arrival, but please notify if unable to attend
****Wee Ones Walk
Wednesday, October 2 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Waterfall Pavilion
Meet "Porcupine Pat" at the Waterfall Road Pavilion. We'll trek to use our senses to explore nature and the new season. For more information contact porcupinepat@yahoo.com or 570-391-3326.
****Christmas at the Clubhouse
Friday, December 13 @ 7pm - featuring the Schuylgirlz.
This 8-10 member a cappella singing group will perform a full holiday repertoire and pop tunes at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, 108 Clubhouse Rd., Pine Grove. The group began in 2021 and is the brainchild of Jacqueline Engel and is based at the Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven. Their arrangements are unique, sometimes jazzy, 4-, 5-, and 6-parts, and sometimes showcasing one of the ladies as the primary singer. All members are residents of Schuylkill County, coming from as far west as Sacramento and Lykens, and East to New Ringgold. Members include: Blair Boyer, Laura Costa, Heather Butler, Ashley Elwood, Lisa Hollenbach, Jen Koch, Ana Reyes, and Jacquie Engel.
Come in out of the cold and enjoy light refreshments in front of the fire. Sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association, this program is free and open to the public and is made possible with a grant from the Reidler Family Charitable Fund and the efforts of our wonderful volunteers. For info call 570-345-8952 (leave a message)
